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Date:         Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:01:37 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Locking mechanism for sliding door 86 GL
Comments: To: sanfordchef@COX.NET
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In a message dated 3/22/07 5:53:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,
sanfordchef@COX.NET writes:




> Sorry to have so many questions, I just bought a 86 GL with 24,000 original
> miles, so I am getting it back to perfect!!
>
> #1 The sliding door locking mechanism's spring is weak and supporting the
> upper jaw. (So it takes some force to open the door). Is it easier to get just
> the spring or replace the entire mechanism?
>
> #2 Did this model come with automatic door locks or is that a before August/
> after August question I need to find out first?  Here is what happens, when
> I turn the key in the driver door, it does not open all the other doors.
>
>


ive never seen a '86 GL with power locks, so id say no.    power mirrors were
an option in '86, but not power locks.


chris




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